US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- King Records 804
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-804-A-X1Runout A, etched
K-12-804-B-1Runout B, etched
K-12-804-ALabel A
K-12-804-BLabel B
James Brown & The Famous FlamesTour The U.S.A.
Vinyl pressings
Tour The U.S.A.
by James Brown & The Famous Flames · 1962
14 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Tour The U.S.A. was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Tour The U.S.A.
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- King Records 804
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- King Records 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-804-A-X1Runout A, etched
K-12-804-B-1Runout B, etched
K-12-804-ALabel A
K-12-804-BLabel B
US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- King Records 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-804-A-1Runout A, etched
K-12-804-B–1Runout B, etched
K-12-804-ALabel A
K-12-804-BLabel B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- King Records 804
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K-12-804-A-X1
K-12-804-B-1
Canada
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Regency 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-804-A-X1Runout A, etched, Variant 1
K-12-804-B-1Runout B, etched, Variant 1
K-12-804-A--X-2Runout A, etched, Variant 2
K-12-804-B--X-1Runout B, etched, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | King Records 804First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Canada | Regency 804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | King Records 804First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | King Records 804First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | King Records 804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | King Records 804First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HA 8240LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | King Records 804LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | King Records 804LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | King Records 804LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | King Records KS 804LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | WaxTime 772034LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | King Records 804 / Regency 804LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | King Records 804LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mashed Potatoes U.S.A.2:49
- A2Choo-Choo Locomotion2:54
- A3Three Hearts In A Tangle3:00
- A4Doin' The Limbo2:28
- A5I Don't Care2:50
- A6Joggin' Along2:24
- B1I've Got Money2:30
- B2Sticky2:40
- B3Like A Baby2:50
- B4Every Beat Of My Heart3:30
- B5In The Wee Wee Hours (Of The Nite)2:48
- B6Cross Firing2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tour The U.S.A. are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tour The U.S.A. are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2015.
When was Tour The U.S.A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is King Records 804, released September 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Tour The U.S.A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 804) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-804-A-X1 and K-12-804-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tour The U.S.A. on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
